Code of Criminal Procedure Article 30
This English translation was last updated on 2020-01-15, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-05-13. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
The retention of a defense attorney shall be in the form of a power of attorney.The power of attorney for the retention of a defense attorney specified in the preceding section shall be submitted to the public prosecutor or judicial police officer before initiation of prosecution or to the courts of different levels thereafter.Note: Articles 1 through 343 were amended lastly on February 6, 2003.
中文原文 刑事訴訟法第30條
選任辯護人，應提出委任書狀。
前項委任書狀，於起訴前應提出於檢察官或司法警察官；起訴後應於每審級提出於法院。
前項委任書狀，於起訴前應提出於檢察官或司法警察官；起訴後應於每審級提出於法院。